Section 605.80  Bandages

The paddock judge or paddock veterinarian shall inspect bandages just prior to the participation in a race of the horse on which they are used.  The judge or veterinarian may order removal and replacement of bandages if they see fit to do so.  Any circumstances in the use of bandages that indicate fraud shall be reported to the Stewards.  In thoroughbred racing, cold water bandages, ice-boots, or bandages of a similar nature must be removed when a horse enters the paddock for a race and may not be used for racing purposes.